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Temporary Yours is a pop-psy read in the fast lane, from a gritty, witty woman who's been everywhere and back and left a solid track for all true enthusiasts of success to follow. Review of 1990

A tome of meaningful "temp-isodes" from a woman who has truly bridged the gap between the worker and management in Beverly Hills, California. A work life fully lived! What's next for this author?

This is a very funny book related in a deadpan way by a wacky woman who worked as a temporary secretary under tqwenty agencies. Whew! And the stories she tells are right out of Beverly Hills mythology of uproarious folks who know from nothing except how to make fortunes. A director of new product development for a computer firm thought of her as a spy. The stories are quick takes, usually less than a page. "As a temp, I gained culture while avoiding cult." quote by Perkins. This woman is hilarious. And a very good read. She also happens to have an MBA and worked as an institutional stockbroker. And she has some very good thoughts. "Allow yourself to receive what is good and remember that you deserve it." A parting shot: "One morning I woke up with my jaw frozen shut on one side." Whew! Business as she is lived.

I have not read this book yet, but I recently had Ms. Perkins as a substitute teacher. I am a high school student in an Honors English class, that had the pleasure of meeting her. She sat down, and discussed with a few other students and I about temp jobs, and TV/Radio appearances she made. I just want to say that I think that she's an awesome woman, and I look forward to reading her book.

I didn't like this book. The stories were too short, lacking in detail and just plain boring in my opinion. I struggled to stay interested and gave up half-way through.